Job Description
Are you passionate about getting the right product to the right store at the right time? Do you thrive at the intersection of analytics, operations, and commercial impact?
We’relooking for a Retail Inventory (Allocation & Replenishment) Planning Manager to take ownership of inventory deployment across our retail store network, ensuring exceptional product availability whilemaintaininghealthy inventory levels. This is a high-impact role whereyou’llcombine strategic policy ownership with hands-on execution,driving allocation and replenishment performance, resolving complex exceptions, and continuously improving processes to maximise store availability and efficiency.
Ifyou’rean analytically strong, operationally confident retail planner who enjoys influencing stakeholders and driving measurable results,we’dlove to hear from you.
We'repleased to share that we offer a hybrid working week arrangement calledBest of Both, requiring 3 days in the office location and 2 days from home.
No relocation or visaassistanceis offered for this position.
The closing date for all applications will beThursday 26th February.
Deliver against key retail inventory KPIs -Accountable for Store In-Stock %, Stock-out rate, Weeks of Supply, Excess inventory, Allocation accuracy and timeliness, and Exception resolution performance.
Lead cross-functional alignment across Retail and Supply Chain -Partner with Retail Leads, Distribution Managers, Demand Planning, Marketing, and Logistics to ensure inventory decisions support commercial priorities and product launches.
Own the weekly allocation and replenishment cycle -Ensure smooth execution across steady campaigns, seasonal peaks, and high-demand launches, resolving issues quickly when plans shift.
Drive continuous improvement and inventory efficiency -Proactivelyidentifyopportunities to optimise stock levels, improve allocation effectiveness, and strengthen policy governance as part of a broader regional and global scale-up.
Do you have what it takes
Experience with Automated Planning Systems (e.g., O9 or equivalent) - Hands-on experience with advanced allocation or supply planning systems, comfortable owning system logic and reducing manual intervention.
Ability to define and evolve inventory policies, leading decisions on thresholds, prioritisation, and exceptions.
Experienced in influencing Retail, Supply Chain, Logistics, Marketing, and senior leadership to align inventory decisions with commercial priorities.
Experienceoperatingacross global retail networks, managing weekly cycles, launches, seasonal peaks, and responding effectively when plans change.
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
What’s in it for you?
Here is what you can expect:
Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.
Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
Wellbeing - We want our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.
Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build, so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.
Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
Workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.
Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.
The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team.
The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.
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